The Philippines are a group of over 7,000 tropical islands located in southeastern Asia between South China and the Philippine Sea.

Due to the close proximity of these islands to the equator it is prone to typhoons and earthquakes.

It is approximately 300,000 square kilometers (115,831 sq mi), which makes the Philippines the 72nd-largest country in the world.

With a population more than 100 million people, making it the seventh most populated country in Asia and the twelfth most populated country in the world.

Currently, almost 33% of their population lives below the poverty line. Without access to foreign markets, filipino residents are forced to try and sell their crafts to tourists for a very low wage.

WHAT WE'RE DOINGTrades of Hope is pleased to partner with a group from the Philippines who is changing the lives of these women artisans by helping them develop skills to sell their products to the world! These Artisans who work in this group benefit in micro-financing, technical training , product development assistance and special incentives for their quality craftsmanship. They now have market access to sell their products which is helping them provide a steady income for their families. Thank you for empowering these Artisans and changing their lives!